22. Railways

Question 1

what were the advantages of the development of the railway?

Answer 1

• boosted the econonmy
• centralised the country and it became more uniform
• raised employment with the development of the lines
• investments increased
• food availability became wider
• facilitated the growth of the coal and steel industry
• transported people towards the early years

Question 2

what are the disadvantages of the Railway development

Answer 2

• investors money began to collapse
• it made the country somewhat smaller
• delayed planning
• no government organisation, it was mainly private entrepenuers

Question 3

what did Stephenson do?

Answer 3

he created the rocket, an engine which travelled at 29 mph constantly

Question 4

what did Hudson do?

Answer 4

he was an entrepreneur which gathered different railway companies and joined them i.e. Midlands company, he was known as the ‘Railway King’.